Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Reflection - How Very Far I've Come!

I was going back into the archives of this blog and was reading about my running escapades back in 2007! At the time I was doing a lot of beep tests and so I have a few records of my VO2 max back then.

And wow - I have certainly come a long way since then!

In March 2007 when I decided to take up running, my VO2 max was 27, which sits in the "poor" range. I hadn't been doing much exercise except for some mountain biking, but I would always really struggle with hills and much preferred Downhilling!

Today my VO2 max at 63 (according to the Polar Fitness Test), which is "elite"! It's funny to think that back in 2007 I thought I was pretty fit. If only that me could see where I am now! It's moments like this that I can see the benefit of blogging!

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Despite loving exercise, I have always been 'too busy' or too lazy. My weight was creeping up and I was feeling really tired and sluggish. At the end of 2010, I decided to make a change!! I lost 11kg (woohoo!), however I struggled to maintain my weight and gained 4kg.

After seeing two great friends complete Round 2 (2011) of 12WBT, I decided to join in for Round 3! Instead of waiting for pre-season to finish, I am jumping into the deep end and starting my new way of life on 11 August 2011.

I am now completing my second round of 12WBT - Round 2 (2012).

* * * *Some amazing people in my life -* Awesome Best Friend (ABF) - Round 2 and 3, 2011 12WBT member who lost 6.8kg in Round 2! She is such an amazing person who always puts others ahead of herself. One thing is for sure, I can count on her to let rip when I need it!

* Other Awesome Friend (OAF) - Round 2 and 3, 2011 12WBT member. One of the sweetest and most generous people I am lucky enough to know!